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PX52 WBV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 187,587 miles on the clock, averaging 12,311 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for PX52 WBV

MOT Status
Due date passed
187,587
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2007
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
12,311

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading187,587 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,235
Average per year12,311
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PX52 WBV 60k92k124k156k188k '07'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage187,587 miles
Since last MOT+10,235 miles
PASS
Mileage177,352 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,349 miles
Since last MOT+10,401 miles
PASS
Mileage166,948 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,939 miles
Since last MOT+8,921 miles
PASS
Mileage158,018 miles
Since last MOT+15,681 miles
PASS
Mileage142,337 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,328 miles
Since last MOT+14,902 miles
PASS
Mileage127,426 miles
Since last MOT+18,983 miles
PASS
Mileage108,443 miles
Since last MOT+13,849 miles
PASS
Mileage94,594 miles
Since last MOT+11,719 miles
PASS
Mileage82,875 miles
Since last MOT+12,225 miles
PASS
Mileage70,650 miles
Since last MOT+11,074 miles
PASS
Mileage59,576 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX52 WBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePX — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About PX52 WBV

What car is PX52 WBV?

PX52 WBV is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2003.

What is the mileage of PX52 WBV?

The last recorded mileage for PX52 WBV was 187,587 miles, recorded on 16 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PX52 WBV passed its MOT?

PX52 WBV has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Jun 2017.

Is PX52 WBV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PX52 WBV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is PX52 WBV?

PX52 WBV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.